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FDA Device recall Z-1728-2013

27023WU Balloon Catheter, 3 Fr., 2/pkg, sterile, contains latex

On 2013-07-24 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 27023WU Balloon Catheter, 3 Fr., 2/pkg, sterile, contains latex by Karl Storz Endoscopy America, citing karl Storz Endoscopy-America has initiated the recall of the 27023WU Balloon Catheter because the packaging may be compromised, and therefore the sterility of the product could be….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1728-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-05-31
Published2013-07-24
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyKarl Storz Endoscopy America
DistributionAZ, FL, IL, IN, TX

Product

27023WU Balloon Catheter, 3 Fr., 2/pkg, sterile, contains latex. The RUSCH ureter occlusion catheter is indicated for the routine occlusion of the ureter to prevent the movement of stone fragments during treatment. The coaxial catheters will also allow simultaneous drainage of urine or infusion of other solutions.

Reason

Karl Storz Endoscopy-America has initiated the recall of the 27023WU Balloon Catheter because the packaging may be compromised, and therefore the sterility of the product could be affected.

Identifiers

code_infoLots: 12471, 12281, 12271, 12171, 12101, 12051, 11501, 11401, 09471, 09431, 09251, 09201, 09161, 09091, 09071, 08451.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1728-2013%22

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